Definition of read

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Read (v. i.) To produce a certain effect when read; as, that sentence reads queerly..

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Dread-bolted :: Dread-bolted (a.) Armed with dreaded bolts.
Inventive :: Inventive (a.) Able and apt to invent; quick at contrivance; ready at expedients; as, an inventive head or genius..
Prepared :: Prepared (a.) Made fit or suitable; adapted; ready; as, prepared food; prepared questions..
Stuffing :: Stuffing (n.) Any seasoning preparation used to stuff meat; especially, a composition of bread, condiments, spices, etc.; forcemeat; dressing..
Lather :: Lather (n.) To spread over with lather; as, to lather the face..
Spunk :: Spunk (n.) Wood that readily takes fire; touchwood; also, a kind of tinder made from a species of fungus; punk; amadou..
Purfle :: Purfle (v. t.) To decorate with a wrought or flowered border; to embroider; to ornament with metallic threads; as, to purfle with blue and white..
Expansible :: Expansible (a.) Capable of being expanded or spread out widely.
Tret :: Tret () 3d pers. sing. pres. of Tread, for treadeth..
Pedal :: Pedal (a.) A lever or key acted on by the foot, as in the pianoforte to raise the dampers, or in the organ to open and close certain pipes; a treadle, as in a lathe or a bicycle..
Transubstantiation :: Transubstantiation (n.) The doctrine held by Roman Catholics, that the bread and wine in the Mass is converted into the body and blood of Christ; -- distinguished from consubstantiation, and impanation..
Showbread :: Showbread (n.) Bread of exhibition; loaves to set before God; -- the term used in translating the various phrases used in the Hebrew and Greek to designate the loaves of bread which the priest of the week placed before the Lord on the golden table in the sanctuary. They were made of fine flour unleavened, and were changed every Sabbath. The loaves, twelve in number, represented the twelve tribes of Israel. They were to be eaten by the priests only, and in the Holy Place..
Trade :: Trade () imp. of Tread.
Cannel Coal :: Cannel coal () A kind of mineral coal of a black color, sufficiently hard and solid to be cut and polished. It burns readily, with a clear, yellow flame, and on this account has been used as a substitute for candles..
Spread :: Spread (v. i.) To extend in length and breadth in all directions, or in breadth only; to be extended or stretched; to expand..
Suffusion :: Suffuse (v. t.) To overspread, as with a fluid or tincture; to fill or cover, as with something fluid; as, eyes suffused with tears; cheeks suffused with blushes..
Ripe :: Ripe (superl.) Maturated or suppurated; ready to discharge; -- said of sores, tumors, etc..
Unread :: Unread (a.) Not versed in literature; illiterate.
Dreadnaught :: Dreadnaught (n.) A fearless person.
Expertly :: Expertly (adv.) In a skillful or dexterous manner; adroitly; with readiness and accuracy.
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